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John D.
Kunsman
STAFF DIRECTOR — Office of the Senate Whip
Staff Director for the Office of the Senate Republican Whip (Nov. 2024–present), leading the whip team's legislative and operational agenda. Previously served as Chief of Staff to Senator John Barrasso from 2010–2024, overseeing Barrasso's personal office and his tenures as Chairman of the Senate Republican Conference and Senate Republican Policy Committee. Before joining the Senate, he was a managing partner of Brimmer Kunsman Communications & Public Affairs in Jackson Hole, Wyoming (2001–2010). Earlier career in Senate: Communications Director for Senator Craig Thomas (1994–2001); Staff Assistant and Office Manager in Thomas's House office (1991–1994). Wyoming native.
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